5618-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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●Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher
than normal.
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
● Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms
5688-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not
turn off even though the flat tire has been replaced with the spare tire.
Replace the spare tire with the repaired tire and adjust the tire inflation
pressure. The tire pressure warning light will go off after a few minutes.
Vehicles with a full-size spare tire
The spare tire is also equipped with the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter. The tire pressure warning light will turn on if the tire inflation
pressure of the spare tire is low. If a tire goes flat, even though the flat tire
is replaced with the spare tire, the tire pressure warning light does not
turn off. Replace the spare tire with the repaired tire and adjust to the
proper tire inflation pressure. The tire pressure warning light will turn off
after a few minutes.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function
properly
P. 520
■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the engine switch is turned on, have it checked by your
Toyota dealer.
■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features P. 670) However, Toyota recommends that the seat
belt reminder buzzer be operational to alert the driver and front passenger
when seat belts are not fastened.
■ Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.
6268-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge ( P. 9 4 )
enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For
example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact your
Toyota dealer.
The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL”
“LOW”
Radiator cap
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
Correction procedures
1
2
3
1
2
4
1
2
3
4
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When trouble arises
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Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fans operate and to check for coolant leaks
from the radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immedi-
ately after a cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by checking the
fan sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the air condition-
ing system on and off repeatedly. (The fans may not operate in freezing
temperatures.)
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
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WARNING
■When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
● Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from
the fans and belts.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap and the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine and radiator are hot.
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6569-1. Specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
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Vehicle specifications
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Automatic light control system (
P. 241)
■Lights ( P. 241)
*: U.S.A. only
■
Intuitive parking assist*1 (Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia
System Owner’s Manual”)
*1: If equipped
*2: When intuitive parking assist is operating.
■
Automatic air conditioning system* ( P. 428)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Light sensor sensitivityStandard-2 to 2O—O
Time elapsed before
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed
30 seconds
Off
O—O60 seconds
90 seconds
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Daytime running light
system
*OnOffO—O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Detection distance of the
rear center sensorFarNearO—O
Buzzer volumeLevel 3Level 1 to 5O—O
Display setting*2All sensors dis-playedDisplay offO—O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- ting
A/C auto switch opera-
tionOnOffO—O
123
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Alphabetical index
A/CAir conditioning filter ............. 530
Front automatic air conditioning system ............ 428
Front manual air conditioning
system ................................ 422
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............ 438
Rear manual air conditioning system ................................ 435
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 298Function ................................ 298
Warning light ......................... 564
Air conditioning filter .............. 530
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 530
Front automatic air conditioning system ............ 428
Front manual air conditioning system ................................ 422
Rear automatic air
conditioning system ............ 438
Rear manual air conditioning system ................................ 435 Airbags ....................................... 40
Airbag operating conditions .... 48
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 43
Airbag warning light .............. 564
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 49
Curtain shield airbag precautions........................... 46
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 53
General airbag precautions .... 43
Locations of airbags ............... 40
Modification and disposal of airbags ............... 47
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 49
Side airbag precautions .......... 43
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 49
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions.............. 43
SRS airbags ........................... 40
Alarm .......................................... 82
Alarm ...................................... 82
Warning buzzer ............ 563, 572
All-wheel drive system............ 297
Anchor brackets ........................ 65
Antennas (smart key system) .................................. 147
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Engine....................................... 635“ACC” position ...................... 225
Accessory mode ................... 229
Compartment ........................ 503
Engine switch................ 225, 228
Hood ..................................... 500
How to start the engine......................... 225, 228
Identification number ............ 634
If the engine will not start ...... 615
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 225, 228
Overheating .......................... 626
Engine coolant ......................... 508
Capacity ................................ 638
Checking ............................... 508
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 323
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 94
Engine immobilizer system ...... 80
Engine oil ................................. 505 Capacity ................................ 636
Checking ............................... 505
Oil pressure warning light ..... 563
Oil pressure warning message ............................. 579
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 323
Engine switch .................. 225, 228
Enhanced VSC ......................... 298
EPS (Electric Power Steering)...... 299
Function ................................ 299
Warning light ......................... 564
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10 Flat tire ..................................... 590
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Automatic transaxle .............. 639
Brake .................................... 641
Washer ................................. 514
Fog lights ................................. 252 Replacing light bulbs ............ 539
Switch ................................... 252
Wattage ................................ 645
Front automatic air
conditioning system ............. 428
Front door courtesy lights Location ................................ 444
Wattage ................................ 645
Front fog lights ........................ 252 Replacing light bulbs ............ 539
Switch ................................... 252
Wattage ................................ 645
Front manual air conditioning system ............. 422
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 53
Front personal lights............... 445 Wattage ................................ 645
Front seats ............................... 155 Adjustment............................ 155
Cleaning ............................... 487
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 164
Head restraints ..................... 168
Seat heaters ......................... 442
Seat position memory ........... 164
Seat ventilators ..................... 442F